He takes his time about it, but he does actually hand it over.
The guard takes his time inspecting the lining, as well as checking the pockets.
He nods when he’s done, not handing it back yet.
“Take out the contents of your pockets and pass them to us. Turn the pockets out.”
Falcon looks at me, and I shrug back at him as I do what I’m told.
My wallet, keys and a pack of gum are in guard number two’s hands a few seconds later.
He flips open my wallet and checks my I.D. before he glances at his boss.
The other guard looks back at him and nods.
Guard two smiles as he passes me everything back. “You’re clear for entry.”
“What, no pat down?” I joke, kind of surprised they aren’t going that far.
His smile turns wry. “Oh, we’re conducting full searches with pat downs, but we have a random algorithm for that. You lucked out this time.”
Thank God for that.
Falcon’s in no mood to put up with any of this shit.
He’s handing over his wallet and keys, but he looks ready to explode with rage.
I silently pray that he can keep it together until we’re inside.
If these guys think he’s volatile, he’ll be deemed a security risk.
That’s the last thing we need.
To be refused entry at the door because Falcon can’t contain the shitty mood a security guard put him in would only make his recent ceaseless agitation worse.
He has to find the girl he rescued tonight.
I don’t see any other solution to resolve how he’s been feeling.
So, I smile as I put my things back into my pockets, and I tell myself everything’s going to be just fine. If Falcon is as certain about this as I think he is, he won’t let himself ruin it.
The guard takes a crazy long time checking through his wallet and examining his keys.
Falcon takes in a deep breath while we wait.
There’s a small line of other Alphas and packs forming behind us now.
When I look back, the guard in charge is passing Falcon his things.
“No trespassing in any areas outside of this hallway, the men’s room and the ballroom.”
He gives Falcon a warning stare.
Falcon stares right back. “We know.”
His tone is a little more even than it was before.
He’s calming down.
